EL Mexicano Dinner Pairing at The Hilltop Restaurant

El Mexicano Tequila: A Three-Course Pairing Dinner with owner, Willy Banuelos!! An unforgettable evening of tequila, culinary craft, and Mexican heritage awaits at The Hilltop Restaurant. Join Jax Tequila Lovers for an intimate and immersive three-course tequila pairing dinner featuring El Mexicano Tequila and presented personally by Willy Banuelos, traveling all the way from Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico.

🍸 Social Hour — 6:00 PM

Arrive early at 6:00 PM for a relaxed cocktail mingle before the dinner officially begins. This is your opportunity to meet fellow tequila enthusiasts, connect with new people, and enjoy a welcoming cocktail atmosphere before taking your seats for the evening.

🥃 Dinner Experience — 7:00 PM

At 7:00 PM, the evening officially begins with a carefully crafted three-course dinner, featuring an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, each thoughtfully paired with an expression of El Mexicano Tequila. Throughout the evening, Willy Banuelos himself will take you behind the bottle and share the story of his family, his personal journey, the traditions and processes behind El Mexicano, and the history that makes this tequila unique. Guests will have the opportunity to explore three expressions: Blanco — bright, vibrant, and expressive Reposado — aged character with depth and balance Añejo — the newest El Mexicano expression arriving in the United States This is more than a tequila tasting. It is an opportunity to learn, explore, taste, and experience El Mexicano through the eyes of the person who knows its story best.

🏛️ The Setting

The evening takes place at The Hilltop Restaurant, an elegant Victorian-style mansion that provides a truly special backdrop for this experience. Known as a beautiful setting for weddings, celebrations, and special events, the property combines historic character, refined atmosphere, and picture-perfect surroundings. Pair that setting with exquisite culinary creations, premium tequila, and an intimate presentation from Willy Banuelos, and you have an evening designed to be remembered. Whether you're a seasoned tequila enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates exceptional food, spirits, and great company, this experience offers something special. Each ticket includes:

*Hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail mingle

*Three-course dinner *Three El Mexicano tequila expressions paired with each course

*One craft cocktail

*Branded El Mexicano leather coaster (1 bottle of El Mexicano Blanco to take home

🎟️ Choose Your Ticket

BLANCO - $90 take home a bottle of Blanco

REPOSADO - $100 take home a bottle of reposado

AÑEJO - $110 - take home a bottle of Anejo

🌵 One Evening.

Three Courses. Three Expressions. One Incredible Story. Come raise a glass with us and discover El Mexicano Tequila—from its roots in Arandas, Jalisco, to its journey into the United States. 6:00 PM — Cocktail Mingle 7:00 PM — Three-Course Pairing Dinner Presented by Willy Banuelos of El Mexicano Tequila Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico Limited seating available.

This is a unique opportunity to meet the man behind the tequila, experience El Mexicano expressions through a curated culinary pairing, and take a piece of the experience home with you.